Tara Valle

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Chef Tara Valle

Chef Tara Valle began cooking at the age of 7. She entered the workforce at 14 where she served as a waitress, prep cook and hostess at Mom and Pop restaurant in St. Louis Missouri. In 2013 she became a classically trained Chef who specializes in Global Cuisine and Culinary Traditions. Her unparalleled culinary excellence led her to a 1st place medal from the American Culinary Federation’s professional cooking competition in Orlando Florida. She also earned a national seat, on a 50 chef panel for the National Pork Summit in Napa Valley California, Hosted by the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone.

 

Chef Tara Explains:
“I genuinely love what I do. Cooking can bring joy, comfort and even evoke core memories from the past. It can be a truly personal experience.”

 

Today Chef Tara Valle is a Culinary Instructor, High Volume Caterer and Private Event Chef. Additionally, she has mastered Specialty Cakes. Her handmade “Boutique Sweets” won her “Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, BEST BRUNCH BITE 2025”

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W-FA550 Chinese Take Out with Chef Tara Valle

All levels welcome! Pork Egg RollsVegetable Lo MeinChinese BBQ Spare Ribs Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.*Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the day of class. Registration for […]

W-FA506 Surf and Turf Date Night with Chef Tara Valle

All levels welcome! Pan seared filet and crab cakesScalloped potatoesChocolate pot de crem Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the day of […]

W-FA467 Vietnamese Take Out with Chef Tara Valle

All levels welcome! Chicken Pho and Accouterments Caramelized Spare Ribs Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the day of class. Registration for […]

W-FA558 Fish Tacos with Chef Tara Valle

All levels welcome! Tempura fried tilapia with slaw, spicy mayo and avocado pico Shrimp ceviche michaelada with fresh corn tortilla Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to […]

W-FA297 Korean BBQ with Chef Tara Valle

All levels welcome! Grilled kaibi-beef short ribs Vegetable fried rice Kimchi dumplings with beef and tofu Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made […]

W-FA548 Sushi Night with Chef Tara Valle

All levels welcome! Krab RangoonCalifornia Roll, Mexican Roll, Veggie RollSpam Masubi Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the day of class. Registration […]

W-FA547 Handmade Italian Pasta Night with Chef Tara Valle

All levels welcome! Tagliatelle Pasta Spicy Marinara and Fresh Seafood Kale Caesar Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the day of class. […]

W-FA559 Handmade Filled Pasta with Chef Tara Valle

All levels welcome! Agnolotti filled with braised chicken thighs and brown butter-sage Honey and rosewater semifreddo Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made […]